A charming co-op climbing game titled Peak has made waves on Steam, selling one million copies within just six days of its launch. Developed by the collaboration of Landfall and Aggro Crab known as Landcrab, Peak debuted on June 17, garnering over 11,000 concurrent players and peaking at more than 100,000 by the end of its first week. Currently, it sits atop Steam's Top Sellers list, marking a significant achievement for the developers, especially as this is their first release. Aggro Crab humorously acknowledged the success on social media, comparing it to their other title, Another Crab’s Treasure, which also received positive attention. The game's reception has come at a crucial time for the developers, particularly following funding setbacks for Going Under 2. Historical successes by Landfall, like Totally Accurate Battlegrounds, reinforce the impact that small games can have in the gaming community.

What is Peak and why is it popular?

Peak is a co-op climbing game that has rapidly gained popularity on Steam, attracting a massive player base and achieving significant sales shortly after its release. Its engaging gameplay and humorous presentation have resonated with the gaming audience, particularly in the indie gaming community.

Peak is co-developed by Landfall and Aggro Crab, known for their innovative and unique game designs. Landfall is recognized for its quirky titles like Totally Accurate Battle Simulator and Totally Accurate Battlegrounds. Aggro Crab gained fame for Another Crab's Treasure, an undersea soulslike that blends humor with engaging gameplay, highlighting the strengths of both studios in delivering fun and entertaining experiences to players.